困っている旅行者に話しかけてみよう

Speaking to a tourist who is having some trouble.
あなたは困っている様子の旅行者達を見つけました。
地図やスマートフォンを見ながらキョロキョロしている人や、体調が悪そうな外国人旅行者に、こちらから声をかけてあげられるようになれば、相手も喜ぶし、あなたの英語力もさらに鍛えられますよ。
Oh gee.
 
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Oh gee.

Excuse me. Maybe, are you lost? May I help you?

自然な表現

Excuse me.  Are you lost? May I help you?

1. 'Maybe' is not needed here.
Yes, please. I seem to be lost and I am struggling to rely on the translation I am getting from my device.

How can I get to the well-known temple here? I have even forgotten its name.

OK. I'll show you the map around here, and there are three temples within a 1 mile from here. The most famous temple is "Kinkaku-ji". Is the temple you want to go to?

自然な表現

OK. I'll show you the map of this area. There are three temples within a 1-mile distance from here. The most famous temple is "Kinkaku-ji". Is that the temple you want to go to?

1. Your sentence was a bit changed for clarification; you will show him the map of the area you are currently in.
2. It is better to start a new sentence here.
3. This was added to be more specific, within a 1-mile range.
4. Pronoun 'that' is needed here to add more information (essential information) about the temple that was previously mentioned.
No, I do not think so. The temple I'm looking for is slightly older and more traditional. I recall it being a unique crimson color. Could you please show me the map again and point out the other two temples nearby?

Of course, here's the map. The other two are the "Ryoan-ji" and "Ninna-ji". The former is famous for its stone garden called "karesansui", and the latter is famous for the five-storied pagoda. All three temples are world heritages, but they are not crimson colors. I think the place you want to go to is a shrine, not a temple. "Kitano-tenmangu" is slightly older and more traditional than Kinkaku-ji. Also, it being a unique crimson color. There are no other place meet your criteria.

自然な表現

Of course, here's the map. The other two are  "Ryoan-ji" and "Ninna-ji". The former is famous for its stone garden called "karesansui", and the latter is famous for the five-storied pagoda. All three temples are World Heritage sites, but they are not crimson in color. I think the place you want to go to is a shrine, not a temple. "Kitano-tenmangu" is slightly older and more traditional than Kinkaku-ji. Also, it has a unique crimson color. There are no other places that meet your criteria.

1. Article is not needed here.
2. This is the correct way to say it; they are UNESCO World Heritage sites.
3. This is a more natural phrasing. Temples come in different colors.
4. You should use the verb 'have', something has a certain color.
5. Noun should be plural after 'there are'.
6. 'That' is needed here as a determiner to specify which places are being talked about.
Thank you for your assistance. I believe I'm getting close to finding the appropriate place. Could you please take me there? I'd appreciate it if you could walk with me to make sure I don't get lost again.

Sure. I'm sightseeing around here now. Let's go to Kitano-tenmangu together!

自然な表現

Sure. I'm sightseeing around here now. Let's go to Kitano-tenmangu together!

1. Alternative expression you can use: I'm exploring the area right now.
That seems like a plan. Could you please lead the way? I'm delighted to visit the Kitano-tenmangu shrine and learn more about its distinctive crimson color.

OK. Follow me, please. The color of the shrine is beautiful, and a god of learning is enshrined there. If you would take some tests, you should pray to the god. Have a good day!

自然な表現

OK. Follow me, please. The color of the shrine is beautiful, and a god of learning is enshrined there. If you are going to take some tests, you should pray to the god. Have a good day!

1. You should use verb 'to be'+ 'going to' (followed by infinitive) when talking about future plans.
  • be lost(道に迷った)
  • direction(方向)
  • problem(問題)
  • stranger(その場所に不慣れな人)
  • help(助ける)
  • Are you lost?(道に迷ったのですか?)
  • Excuse me?(すみません。)
  • Can I help you?(お困りですか?)
  • Could you say that again?(もう一度言っていただけますか?)
  • You're welcome.(どういたしまして)

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